Hangmans Rock (2.2km), Wisemans Ferry, New South Wales

Hangmans Rock is a 2.2km, grade 3 hike located in the Wisemans Ferry, New South Wales. The hike should take around 1.25 hrs to complete.

Length: 2.2km

Duration: 1.25 hrs

Grade: 3

Style: Return

Start: 1A Settlers Road

End: Old Great N Rd

Location: Wisemans Ferry

Closest town: Wisemans Ferry

New South Wales

From state capital: 75.4km

Longitude: 150.9848594

Latitude: -33.37521832

Hike summary

A relatively short walk with some really nice scenery and some of the historic highlights of the Old Great North Road. This walk climbs part of the well formed Devines Hill ascent. The remnants of the convict built road are impressive and there are good information signs along the trail. The visible remnants of the Old Great North Road include rock cuttings stone retaining walls an old quarry site and Hangmans Rock.

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